1. Create the ties. Fold the 3x18 piece of fabric in half lengthwise; iron.2. Fold one end of the tie in 1/4 inch, iron.3. Fold the bottom portion of the tie in half (below the fold you created), iron.4. Repeat with the top half. Repeat these steps with the 2nd tie.5. Create the loop. Fold the 4x7 piece of flannel in half, iron.6. Fold the bottom portion in half again, iron.7. Repeat with the top part.8. The small loop should look like this.9. Sew down the entire length of both ties and the top part of the loop.10. Place the two 6x13 pieces of flannel together, right sides facing. Stitch along the top edge.11. Iron open the seams. Fold along the seam so that the right sides are both facing outward. Top stitch along the top edge.12. Measure off 2 dividing lines for the pockets. One at 4 1/2 inches and the other at 9 1/2 inches. Place the flannel pocket piece on top of the 9x13 backing piece. Line up the bottom edges.13. Sew along the marked lines, back-stitching at the top to add strength.14. Pin the ties and loop to the backing/ flannel pocket piece. **Be sure that the ties come to the center and that the loop is to the center of backing/ pocket piece; otherwise, the ties and loop will be on the wrong side!15. Place the second 9x13 backing piece on top of the backing/ pocket piece, right sides together. Run your ties out the top of the pieces to reduce the bulk while sewing. Sew around the sides and bottom. Backstitch over the ties and loop for strength. Cut away any bulky ends.16. Flip the tool belt right side out. Fold the top pieces in so that they are flush with the tops of the ties. Iron flat.17. Top stitch around the entire perimeter of the tool belt. Be sure that you sew all layers closed along the top.You are finished!

Awesome post. I've been looking for something "boy" to make my son for Christmas and this will be perfect. I'm a newbie to sewing so hopefully I am able to follow everything. The only tricky part seems to be at the very end. Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for the great tutorial! I just finished making one for my son for Christmas :o) He is only 3, so I modified the straps by cutting them 6"x12", then I folded them like you said, and added hook/loop tape. It turned out SO cute, and I can't wait to see his face when he opens it!!!

Thanks for the great idea and easy instructions! I have saved this for a while and now have gotten to making one! It was simple to follow and love how it turned out! My son has been using his pants pockets for tools! I am so excited for Christmas, now just a few more to make for my nephews!

Your tutorial was so easy to use. Thank you! I made a toolbelt/apron for a 3 year old for her birthday. I added a ruffle to the bottom and it turned out cute! I'm linking to you, hope thats okay. Thanks again, for sharing such a great pattern!

I love this tutorial. It was so easy to follow. I made one for my 2 year old daughter. Please check out my results over at http://spottedsmiles.blogspot.com/2010/02/tool-belt-salon-apron-be-creative.html

Hi! Just wanted to say that I love your blog & I especially like this project for Easter. I’ve featured you on my blog here:http://delicious-ambiguity-nennyk.blogspot.com/2010/03/easter-gift-ideas-for-toddlers.htmlI hope you’ll stop by. You can get my new featured button on the top left hand side of my blog. I also have a McLinky party called Tot Tuesdays if you'd like to join.Cheers, Jenn

Hey there One-Hip-Mom! We think your tutorial for crafting a Children's Tool Belt is awesome, and we want to share it with other sewers and quilters by featuring a link on www.WeAllSew.com! We’ll be featuring your tutorial at our "Free Stuff" page all next week. Please let me know if you have any questions about being featured at WeAllSew.com. Thanks so much-Erika

I am going to make one for my daughter today at nap time. I have one for my son and they always have me tie it, so for hers I'm going to make the strap one long piece that will be able to velcro to the tool belt front. That way she can do it herself. Thanks for making this project available!

Saw this on pinterest and made one for each of my four grandsons. Thanks for the tutorial...very helpful! I used canvas for the whole thing...like it but was a bit difficult to get through all the layers at the end. Thanks again!

Great tutorial! I just posted my completed project and a link to the tutorial on my blog. www.julesrushing.blogspot.com.My grandson is going to love it for Christmas!Thanks for taking the time to work it out and post the tutorial!